[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

Lynn Burks rclen123 at adelphia.net
Mon Feb 19 07:15:54 AKST 2007


Hey Dave: I have used Cinch ( in orange bottle) with good results. Is it 
warming up back there yet. Lynn

k6xyz wrote:
>
> I have a bottle of some kind of liquid to attach MK over MK but I’ve 
> never tried it.
>
> Has anyone used it and how did you like it?
>
> Regards
>
> Dave Harmon
> NSRCA 586
> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
> Sperry, Ok.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Mark 
> Atwood
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 18, 2007 2:04 PM
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote
>
> Can it be too cold to build???
>
> Windex is definitely the best of those three. I’ve had very good 
> results with even semi large pieces (maybe 4” wide...anything wider 
> and I’ll typically only do one layer). Don’t skimp on the windex. Both 
> layers of monokote have to be clean...any dust will show up as a bump 
> under the film. I coat both the piece I’m putting down, as well as the 
> surface I’m putting it on, with a brush. Spraying it doesn’t get 
> enough on (unless you go crazy) and just creates a million air bubbles 
> rather than a smooth film of liquid. I have it sloppy wet...then slide 
> the pieces into position, and I use a small 4” shower squeegee to 
> squeeze the windex out. You’ll have zero bubbles...and it will adhere 
> from suction pretty aggressively. Yes...you’ll have a wet mess so a 
> few paper towels are in order. Wait at least 24 hours and then use an 
> iron set just warm enough to anchor Monokote to Monokote without any 
> shrinking.
>
> If you heat it too soon (same day) there’s enough moisture still 
> trapped between the two layers that you’ll vaporize it and cause a 
> bazillion bubbles.
>
> -Mark
>
>
> On 2/18/07 12:55 PM, "Ed White" <edvwhite at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> OK, Question for those finding it too cold to build. Is it possible to 
> put monokote on top of monokote and get decent results? Tried the poke 
> holes and windex/soap methods and not impressed with the results. Any 
> other ideas?
>
> Ed
>
> */ORLANDO FRETS <ojfrets at earthlink.net>/* wrote:
>
>
> Temperature in low 30's. It's cold! It's also too cold to build, shop 
> is cold. Stay inside where it's warm.
>
>
>
>
> ORLANDO FRETS
>
> ojfrets at earthlink.net
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